Rosehill Race 7: Schweppes BM85 1500m

29/05/2015: Role Model did a great job last time out from a horror barrier draw when 3rd this track in lesser grade affair, that was after two close up runs at Group 3 level. Role Model draws much more favourably this time and although up in grade this mare handles wet ground and should acquit herself well. Great Esteem drops in grade here after being an unplaced 2 lengths adrift in a Listed event at Scone. Great Esteem handles wet ground and will be right up on the pace from a good draw. A bold showing expected here. Hollywood Bound is a last start winner at Randwick on soft ground and is from the powerful Waller camp, proven this distance and back to back wins is on the cards. Mr One Eleven was just bloused out in lesser grade event last time but is a dual winner on soft ground and has drawn well. Got too far back last time and expected to race closer from good draw. Mamwaazel rates a place chance.

No real regular leaders in this lot and Great Esteem who led throughout to win a race at Randwick last preparation is well drawn and may try to replicate that feat here. Enough top end speed through the 4 listed on pace runners should ensure a genuine race tempo. Role Model is one of that brigade and should get a good run just in behind the speed whilst other early fancy Mr One Eleven will drop out early and look to close out late.

CHANCES

Plus and Minus Factors

Order

Margin

Role Model

PLUS: Gets better barrier draw this week, close up in Group 3 company runs recently.

A

0

MINUS: Beaten all 3 runs this track, yet to win on affected ground.

Great Esteem

PLUS: Drops in grade, handles wet ground, well drawn.

B

1

MINUS: Unplaced only run at track.

Hollywood Bound

PLUS: Last start winner at Randwick, goes well on wet ground, drawn well.